License Fees and Charges
- No fee for licenses when total animals pastured are 100 or less.
- Fee imposed for animals exceeding 100:
- 50 centavos per head per year for horses, cattle, or carabaos.
- 20 centavos per head per year for sheep or goats.
- Fees collected are deposited as miscellaneous revenue in the Insular Treasury.
Renewal of Licenses
- Renewal applications must be submitted to the provincial treasurer or authorized deputy on or before January 1st each year.
- Failure to apply for renewal on time may result in forfeiture of the license.
License Specifications
- Licenses must precisely state the number and type of animals authorized.
- Territorial boundaries for grazing must be indicated generally within the license.
No Title or Claim to Land
- Pasturing under this Act does not confer any ownership or title to the land.
- The land remains open to homestead entry, lease, or purchase under existing Public Land Act provisions.
Regulation of Animal Numbers to Protect Pasturage
- Provincial treasurers and deputies must regulate the number of animals per tract.
- Aim to improve pasturage by preventing damage from overgrazing and promoting control of brush and rank grass.
Adoption of Rules and Regulations
- The Director of Lands, with approval of the Secretary of the Interior, can issue rules and regulations to implement the Act effectively.
Protection of Forest Growth
- Grazing is prohibited where the Director of Forestry deems animals likely to cause serious harm to valuable young forest growth.
Effectivity
- The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on March 16, 1912.